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Why does the Torah emphasize that Esav despised his birthright after he had already sold it? The mockery reveals Esav's devastating recognition of his mistake - if the birthright were truly worthless, he would have forgotten it. This psychological pattern of attacking what we've lost rather than taking responsibility prevents teshuvah and explains why sinat chinam causes longer exile than other sins.
The Sefer HaChinuch notes that while Torah law governs how to divide inheritance, there's no obligation to leave one at all. This parallels the Gemara's ruling that supporting children is only required until age 6-7. The deeper purpose is ensuring children recognize parental care stems from love, not legal duty.
